Latest / South Korea News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Smartphones and Gambling in the Military | South Korea News
Smartphones may keep Korean soldiers connected, but they’ve also unlocked a dangerous loophole: illegal online gambling. Since phones were allowed in 2019, reported cases have skyrocketed to 478 last year—with some soldiers losing millions they can’t afford to repay. With paychecks now up to nearly two million won a month, and gambling ads popping up everywhere—even offering free money—it’s become an easy trap, especially for bored recruits stuck on base. Many get hooked after seeing others gamble, and some even play during patrols. The military is exploring self-reporting programs to ease…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.